As parents, we need to be aware there is a heightened risk of sexual abuse for our loved ones with disabilities.

In this episode, we speak with Nora Baladerian, Ph. D., one of only a handful of therapists in the country specializing in sexual education and therapy for individuals with differing abilities.

Dr. Baladerian educates us on who the perpetrators are and why they target those with special needs. She teaches us 10 things to do when abuse is suspected, as well as tools to utilize before, during, and after sexual assault.

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Nora Baladerian, Ph. D., is the director of the Disability and Abuse Project and the recipient of many distinguished awards. She conducts seminars and training across the country and is often consulted by attorneys litigating cases of assault on a victim with disabilities.

There are only a handful of therapists specializing in trauma therapy for sexual assault victims with special needs.